J (,· $FM 25-5 C 1 BASIC FIELD MANUAL ANImAL TRANSPORT CHANGES WAR DEPARTMENT, No. 1 I WAsINGoON, September 30, 1940. FM 25-5, June 15,. 1939, is changed as follows: * 8. MILITARY SEAT.-a. The correct military seat permits the rider to remain master of his equilibrium whatever may be the actions of his horse. It must be secure in itself and provide ease and comfort for both horse and rider. Such a seat is dependent upon balance, augmented by suppleness, muscular control of the body, and use of the legs. b. The military seat, while obligatory in the Army, is also admirably adapted to all kinds of riding such as hunting, polo, and jumping. For certain of these activities, a different adjustment of stirrups may be necessary. c.
DesignationFM 25-5
EditionJan 1955
StatusSuperseded
Pages252
FunctionLeadership Training
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)